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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.277

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 25mm
width: 25mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 174-191

Reference (free text)

Thursday, April 16th, 1874, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 6, April 1876.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 183.
    Square wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting an impression from a silver signet matrix, representing an abbess holding a staff in her left hand and a crucifix in her right, flanked with the initials 'DT' in canopies. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: printer's waste paper attached to surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.